Wilderness Survival

“How do I secure my tent?” is a question often asked by campers worried about human and animal incursions, both during the day when campers may be out hiking, fishing or swimming and, perhaps even more scary, at night when they are sleeping inside the tent. There are locks available and a few tricks to […]

When we talk of woods we are talking mainly about a temperate zone somewhere between the sub-tropical zones and the polar regions. The temperate zone is subject to considerable fluctuations in temperature between summer and winter, and this needs to be taken into account so you know what to prepare for in terms of shelter,

The woods may be lovely, dark and deep, but they are also full of dangers, dangers that might spell certain death for an unwary prepper. Considering how many preppers espouse running off to the woods to live off the land and rough it for a few days when bugging out, one should best make sure

Dave Canterbury is a well-known survival instructor and owner of the Pathfinder School in Ohio. Perhaps best-known for his time on the Discovery Channel show Dual Survivor where he famously co-hosted alongside Cody Lundin, Dave is admired for his hard-charging and no-nonsense approach towards survival in austere environments. He has also authored several books on

Whether you are in waders, fishing from the bank, on a boat or kayak, there are certain secret places to look for the fish to ensure a good catch. And it is the person who has watercraft skills, as opposed to bushcraft skills, who will always (or nearly always) come home with fish for the

You may have heard the expression “dying of thirst” and you may have even jokingly told someone you were “dying of thirst” on a particularly hot day or after a period of strenuous exercise. But did you know that it is actually possible to die of thirst? Feeling thirsty is your body’s own way of

Hypothermia occurs in extreme cold, and is defined as a drop in core body temperature to less than 35°C. If you believe you could become at risk of hypothermia it is important to know that at least half of heat loss recorded temperatures due to radiation by the skin. The head itself is a significant

When you hear someone mention “Sheds,” they are likely referring to the dropped, or shed, antlers of deer and other antlered animals that are lost each year following mating season. The hard bone-like material of the antlers keeps them from breaking down in the wild. Once the spring thaw arrives and the snow melts off,

One of the most important skills to master in order to prepare for a crisis is to understand how critical it is to maintain body temperature in a survival situation. Your body actually does a pretty good job of regulating its temperature on a daily basis when everything is working properly. But in a survival

Getting lost in the wilderness can be stressful but there are generally more resources available to you in warm weather than in cold weather. If you find yourself lost in the wilderness or stranded on an isolated highway in cold weather, knowing how to use snow in survival situations may very well save your life.